Sime Darby Property in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd has been recognised as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices ( DJSI ), becoming the only Malaysian real estate company recognised for corporate sustainability leadership in emerging markets.

In a statement yesterday, the company said it received a commendable sustainability score to be quali fied as an index constituent in DJSI as announced by S& P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the investment special ist that focused exclusively on sustainability investing.

The DJSI comprises emergingmarket sustainability leaders, representing the top 10 per cent of the largest 800 companies in 20 emerging markets, based on longterm economic, environmental and social criteria.

Sime Darby Property said it was the only real estate industry player from Malaysia to be included in the index alongside other property players from the Philippines, Thailand, South Africa and Chile.

Describing it as a great honour, managing director Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin said over the years, the company had proved its commitment to sustainability by embedding sustainability practices as part of its business value chain.

As a developer of large scale developments and townships, Sime Darby Property said it delivered impactful townships that last for generations, while minimising any negat ive impact on the environment. — Bernama